Water, Retreat and Ascent - Set of 3

Name: Water, Retreat and Ascent - Set of 3
Brand: Kano Eihaku
SKU: 6370
Price: 630.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 188 x 45 cm

Product number: 6370

Height 188 cm
Width 45 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Kano Eihaku

€630.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This three-part kakemono set unfolds like a visual narrative along the element of water. In the outer paintings, powerful carp rise through frothing currents and falling water – symbols of endurance, transformation and spiritual elevation. With a few decisive brushstrokes, both movement and resistance become palpable: the arched bodies of the fish, the rhythmic wave lines and the vertical waterfalls create a dynamic tension that inevitably draws the eye upward.

In contrast stands the middle kakemono, which shows a reclusive scholar or sage, absorbed in himself and far from the roaring activity. The reduced linework and the open space lend this scene a contemplative calm. It forms the spiritual center of the ensemble – a moment of retreat between departure and destination.

All three kakemono are painted on silk and fitted with jikusaki made of bone. The seal refers to Kano Eihaku. Kept together in a wooden box, this ensemble preserves its narrative coherence and unites movement, stillness and transformation into a self-contained sequence of images.

The paintings, in particular the middle one, show damage in places (visible as white spots in the photos). Please examine the photos closely to get an impression of the condition.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Kano Eihaku

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Meiji (1868–1912) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.